A "Cloud Town" Nestled Among the Mountains of Eastern Fujian, with an Average Temperature of Just 22°C!

Sharing my hidden gems of Pingnan—experience authentic mountain-water retreats and living ancient villages👇 🌿 **Must-Visit Hidden Attractions** 1. **Baishuiyang·Nature’s Water Park** The world’s only shallow-water plaza: 80,000㎡ of smooth rocky riverbed, ankle-deep water. **Activities**: - River surfing (free non-slip socks provided) - Discover the natural massage pool at "Immortal Rake Pond" **Tip**: Best water volume in July-August; arrive before 10:00 to avoid midday sun. 2. **Yuanyangxi Grand Canyon** **Highlights**: - Baizhangji Waterfall (150m drop, most spectacular after rain) - Cliffside walkway overlooking rare mandarin ducks (visible Nov-Apr) **Hiking route**: Heart Peak → Lingyun Walkway → Little Hukou Waterfall (~3h) 3. **Longtan Ancient Town·A Renaissance Village** **Unique experiences**: - Stay at a **Yellow Wine Workshop Homestay** (brew your own glutinous rice wine) - Adopt a veggie patch in an ancient house (villagers teach seasonal planting) **Art surprises**: - Listen to intangible cultural heritage opera at Siping Opera Museum - Browse rare out-of-print books at **Serendipity Bookstore** in the alley 🚶 **Hidden Ancient Village Hiking Loop** **Day 1: Exploring Rain Corridors & Ancient Bridges** - **Jixia Village** (Martial Arts Town): Walk the flagstone paths featured in Jackie Chan’s *The Karate Kid* Try **smoked rice rabbit** (old Lin’s stall at the village entrance) - **Wan’an Bridge** (China’s longest wooden arch bridge): Catch the 6:00 AM mist drifting through the bridge **Day 2: Highland Terraces Stroll** - **Siping Village** (Persimmon Kingdom): Photograph autumn persimmon drying (best in November) Try bamboo fish-trap weaving (¥20 to take home) - **Xiadi Village Pioneer Bookstore**: A cliffside bookstore amid rice fields Sip "Rice Blossom Coffee" with local rice noodles 🍃 **Immersive Nature Experiences** - **Herbal Wild Feast**: Forage for golden thread orchid/rock olive (guided by villagers) Slow-cook duck herbal soup (farmers in Jitou Village can prepare) - **Stargazing Camping**: At Tianxing Mountain Forest Park summit (Milky Way visible to naked eye) Tent rental ¥50 (includes moisture-proof mat) Pingnan’s beauty lies in century-old bridges creaking in dawn mist, and rammed-earth courtyards fragrant with wine under moonlight. Time moves three beats slower here—perfect for those escaping the urban rush 🌄